You, a living person, are telling me I've served in the underworld for ten years?

"Oh? The American Biological Research Institute?"

Wang Chengnan frowned upon hearing his words.

"Yes, that's them."

Jiang He nodded, then sat down opposite him: "We need to think of a way to deal with them, otherwise they'll think we have no one to rely on."

"What's your plan?"

Wang Chengnan nodded, clearly agreeing with him.

"Follow the clues and find the people who colluded with them."

"Then continue digging."

Jiang He looked at Wang Chengnan and said in a deep voice, "Only in this way can we make an example of them and scare these restless families."

“If we don’t address the root of the problem, others will betray us.”

"Okay, then I'll leave this matter to you."

After he finished speaking, Wang Chengnan said, "Find out the families and forces that colluded with them this time."

"Okay, I'll make arrangements when I get back."

Jiang He agreed again and then got up.

Chen Yang didn't say anything from beginning to end.

As Jiang He left, he nodded to Wang Chengnan.

So they went out together.

After leaving the house, Jiang He asked as they walked, "Commander Chen, are you planning to come with us, or go back?"

The matter concerning the Sky Road has now come to a temporary end.

They won't touch this taboo anytime soon.

Chen Yang has nothing to do for the time being.

"I plan to go back and explain the recent situation to them."

"Let everyone be prepared in case of any unforeseen circumstances."

"Since they can take action against your Special Administration Bureau, sooner or later they will take action against everyone."

"I have to guard against it."

Chen Yang sighed and then said, "So, I have to go back."

"Alright, I'll make arrangements as soon as possible."

Jiang He agreed and sighed, "I didn't expect there to be such a thing on the Heavenly Road. I'm really sorry to have troubled you."

"It's alright, since it's already happened."

"We'll figure out a solution."

Chen Yang and he had unknowingly arrived downstairs.

"So... are you going back now?"

Jiang He looked at Chen Yang and couldn't help but ask.

"Ah."

"I've been out for a few days now."

Chen Yang responded, then looked into the void: "Moreover, this matter is very important. I need to go back and inform everyone to prepare as soon as possible."

"Then I won't see you off any further. Let's keep in touch later."

Jiang He waved his hand at him and said in a deep voice.

"Okay! Minister Jiang, I'll contact you again later."

Chen Yang clasped his hands in a fist salute and then immediately began to circulate his internal energy.

He leaped away.

This time, they flew towards the Qingwei Sect first.

Because of the earlier delay, it wasn't until evening that we saw the mountain gate of the Qingwei Sect.

Chen Yang stopped far away outside the mountain gate.

After landing on the ground, I looked at the bustling mountain gate.

A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

After such a period of effort.

Since the last press conference, more and more disciples from the Qingwei School have been coming to visit.

Even now, some are still heading towards the mountain gate.

At the gate, Wang Xuan, acting like the senior disciple, was receiving the disciples who had come to visit.

That's all for today.

"Those who just passed the test, come up the mountain with me."

"The rest of you, don't be discouraged."

"You still have a chance. You can wait six months or a year and come back."

"The doors of our Qingwei School are always open to you."

Wang Xuan clasped his hands in a fist salute to the dejected people and then said, "Those who failed can go over there to collect some subsidies, as well as a portion of our spiritual flesh, so they can replenish themselves when they return."

"Thank you, Brother Wang."

"Not bad. I heard that their spiritual and physical bodies can replenish their physical strength."

"..."

After hearing his words, many people started discussing them.

Some people have already headed ahead to collect the subsidies that Wang Xuan mentioned.

"The rest of you, come with us up the mountain."

Wang Xuan looked at the dozen or so people who remained today and said to them, "From now on, you will be disciples of our Qingwei Sect, but don't be careless."

"We are all subject to performance evaluations, so we must work hard and not be eliminated."

"it is good!"

"let's go."

After his reminder, these people responded enthusiastically.

Many people followed suit.

"Wang Xuan".

Just as Wang Xuan was about to go up, Chen Yang's voice came from behind him.

"Master."

Wang Xuan realized what was happening and immediately turned around.

Then they saw Chen Yang walking up from the foot of the mountain.

So he waved to the others, signaled them, and then rushed towards Chen Yang.

"That's good, they've already started helping the sect."

When Chen Yang saw him coming over, he sized up his apprentice.

I am very satisfied with his performance.

"Yeah, if I don't go, no one else will."

"Many disciples have already been sent to other places."

"The new disciple has not been here long enough to be able to stand on his own."

Wang Xuan sighed: "Once they all grow up, I won't have to work so hard anymore."

"Have all those real people gone out?"

"Don't we have a lot of people?"

Chen Yang frowned upon hearing his words.

There are many members of the Qingwei School, so dealing with these problems should be quite easy for them.

So, what did these people do?
The more I thought about it, the more something felt wrong.

“There are many sacred springs in the mountains around here, and many people have gone to protect them.”

"Or they would transport these spiritual bodies back and forth to cultivate spiritual beings."

Everyone is very busy.

Seeing his confusion, Wang Xuan continued, "Now is the time when these spiritual springs have just been discovered, so we must hurry."

"Otherwise, as more and more people discover this, there will definitely be competition."

"If we take it now and improve our own strength, even if they come to fight for it in the future, they will not be our match."

"Hmm, that's a good idea, but we also need to consider our actual situation."

"Since we don't have enough manpower, we should prioritize training more people."

Chen Yang nodded, then asked, "Has that young girl, Qingqing, arrived?"

"Yes, Master, I've been here!"

Wang Xuan agreed and then said, "Qingqing is also very strong. She challenged me to a duel, but she was no match for me."

"Oh? You're still no match for me?"

Chen Yang smiled, then added, "However, she's very talented, so you need to be careful she doesn't catch up with you."

"Don't worry, Master, how could I let a little girl catch up with me?"

Wang Xuan didn't care at all and said to Chen Yang, "Master, let's go upstairs. This isn't the place to talk."

At this time, it was getting dark.

Those who just failed have all left.

"it is good!"

After Chen Yang agreed, he went up the mountain with him.

Along the way, you can see new disciples everywhere.

They are united, and they are all led by former disciples.

Some were practicing martial arts, while others were cleaning the mountain gate.

Everyone is doing their job.

Chen Yang followed Wang Xuan and soon arrived at a square halfway up the mountain.

There is a large hall here, which Chen Yang has visited before.

I had discussed some things with Master Huang and the others here before. “Master, now only Master Huang is left in this main hall; everyone else has gone out.”

Wang Xuan pointed to the door of the main hall and said to Chen Yang.

"it is good."

"Go ahead."

Chen Yang nodded in agreement and told Wang Xuan to go down first.

"Master, I'll be going now."

After Wang Xuan agreed, he left in a hurry, clearly because he had something to do.

"Head!"

At that moment, Master Huang also came out of the main hall upon hearing the sound.

Upon seeing Chen Yang, he bowed respectfully.

"We're all family, no need to be so polite."

Chen Yang waved his hand and then asked, "Where are they? Did they all go into the mountains?"

I just heard some things from Wang Xuan.

Of course I know what's going on.

"Yes, we started taking action after the sect leader reminded us last time."

Master Huang nodded and said seriously, "It's fortunate that you reminded us, Sect Leader, otherwise we would have really missed it."

"At least, we wouldn't have discovered it so early. We must have focused all our energy on these new disciples back then."

"We still don't have enough manpower."

Chen Yang nodded and did not blame him for it.

Instead, he continued, "However, there must be sacrifices to be made. At least one-third of you should stay here to guide these newcomers."

"Otherwise, if we can't keep the promises we made at the press conference, some people will leave."

"Resources are important now, but talent is fundamental."

"You know, there will be even more of these spiritual springs in the future, and if we're all gone by then, won't we be in the same boat?"

His words made Master Huang suddenly realize the truth.

He slapped his forehead hard: "Yes, Sect Leader, you're right. How could we have overlooked this issue?"

Will they be back soon?

Chen Yang didn't directly ask him to call the person back, but instead asked if it was convenient for them.

"I might as well call them back."

After thinking for a moment, Master Huang spoke directly.

"It doesn't have to be this way."

Chen Yang shook his head, then continued, "It's the same whether you're here or not. You can explain this to everyone later."

"I have something to tell you when I come back this time, and you need to make this clear to them as well."

"Sect Leader, is something important happening?"

"I remember... you said you went to Changbai Mountain, right? Did you discover something?"

Upon hearing this, Master Huang's expression immediately turned solemn.

For Chen Yang to come back so quickly, something must have happened.

"Yes."

"Let's go inside and talk."

Chen Yang nodded and then went back into the main hall.

Master Huang followed him inside.

"By the way, is anyone else here besides you?"

Chen Yang had just walked in when he turned around and asked.

The more people who know, the better.

To avoid any issues being overlooked.

With more people around, there will be more ideas to come.

"Yes, True Lord Xuan Shui is also here."

Master Huang thought for a moment and said, "He just came back."

"Okay, call him and tell him to come over too."

"Also, call anyone nearby who can be back within an hour."

"We'll talk about it in two hours."

"Don't force those who can't come back; after all, they are our resources."

"You can talk about it when they come back that day."

Chen Yang thought for a moment, then continued.

"Okay, okay, I'll contact them right away."

Master Huang nodded repeatedly, then bid farewell to Chen Yang and left.

Chen Yang did not go any further inside.

Instead, they went straight out the door.

Looking around the square, I saw many disciples practicing their skills.

Even after it got dark, everyone worked very hard.

"Hey."

Just then, a familiar voice came from not far away.

Chen Yang looked and realized it was indeed Qingqing.

Clearly, they came after listening to Wang Xuan's words.

"Little girl, are you missing me?"

Chen Yang couldn't help but tease her.

This person is someone I know a little bit.

"certainly not."

Qingqing pouted and walked over: "I came to see if my master came with you."

"What, missing your master?"

"He should be with Gu Jinghui."

Chen Yang smiled and said, "Now that you're stronger, you can go see them anytime."

"My master said that I shouldn't contact him until I become stronger."

"But I know that old man has simply gone off to enjoy his retirement."

Qingqing sighed: "This is all your fault. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have left him."

"You gave him an excuse! It's all your fault."

"Oh? So you've come to settle scores with me."

Seeing Qingqing's reproachful expression, Chen Yang smiled and said, "So, how can I make it up to you?"

"Spirit Stone."

Qingqing looked at Chen Yang and smiled.

He even deliberately reached out his hand.

"Oh? Little girl, you've tricked me."

Hearing her words, Chen Yang couldn't help but smile: "Well, I'm not your master, so why should I give it to you?"

"I'm afraid even your master wouldn't be willing to part with it."

"You can take Wang Xuan in, so why can't you take me in?"

"If becoming an apprentice comes with spirit stones, then I can become an apprentice right now."

Qingqing didn't hesitate at all and was about to bow.

"Wait a minute."

Chen Yang stopped her and said, "Don't become my apprentice. I'll just give you a piece of my money."

"If word gets out, people will say I'm a womanizer."

"I want two."

When Qingqing saw him take out a spirit stone, she shook her head and stretched out her hand.

"You brat, you're trying to extort me."

Chen Yang glared at her, annoyed.

"Master, don't give it to her."

Just then, Wang Xuan's voice came from afar.

Chen Yang glanced back and saw Wang Xuan rushing over.

"Hey, you defeated opponent, why can't I have spirit stones?"

When Qingqing saw him arrive, a look of disdain appeared on her pretty face.

"You cheated, not that I lost."

"Or, let's try again!"

Wang Xuan was unconvinced and said stubbornly, "If you hadn't lied to me, I definitely wouldn't have won."

"Lie to you? That just means you're easy to fool."

"If I can win, it's my skill; if I lose, it's because you're not good enough."

"You're still trying to renege on your debt!"

Qingqing pouted, then looked at Chen Yang and said, "Look at your good disciple. He lost and still refuses to admit it, making up all sorts of excuses."

"You're talking nonsense, I didn't lose."

Upon hearing her words, Wang Xuan was immediately enraged.

"You two, stop arguing, what kind of behavior is this?"

Annoyed by their arguing, Chen Yang pointed at them and said, "You're from the same sect!" (End of Chapter)